Coral Sea Dreaming Liveaboard, Australia
Intimate sailboat out of Cairns offering overnight dive and snorkel trips on the Great Barrier Reef
per person
per person
Overview
- Intimate, iconic liveaboard operating out of Cairns
- Enjoy quick, one-night dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef
- Great for snorkelers and both beginner and certified divers
- No hidden costs involved, including levies and surcharges
Coral Sea Dreaming is a charming sailboat that has been offering overnight dive and snorkel trips to the Great Barrier Reef for years. Renowned for its reliability, seamless customer service, and zero hidden costs, this vessel comes with plenty of history and hard-earned trust. What’s more, this unique dive liveaboard is one of the most intimate and uncrowded options available, guaranteeing highly-personalised experiences and treasured memories. While it may set off with a small group of strangers, Coral Sea Dreaming always returns with a fun-loving group of friends.
- Number of cabins:5
- Internet:NO
- Nitrox:NO
- Equipment rental:YES
- Guest / Guide:4:1
- Group booking discounts
Choose your trip
- 11Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
11 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
12 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.3 spaces left - 14Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
14 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
15 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.3 spaces left - 16Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
16 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
17 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Sold out - 18Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
18 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
19 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Sold out - 21Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
21 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
22 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.2 spaces left - 23Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
23 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
24 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Limited availability - 25Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
25 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
26 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Available - 28Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
28 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
29 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Available - 30Jan 20252D / 1N
Overnight Dive and Sail Adventure
5 divesfrom $596Overview
2 days / 1 nights5Open Water - Minimum 5 divesDive and travel insurance requiredTransfer details
Departure
30 Jan 2025
08:00 AM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
Return
31 Jan 2025
04:00 PM
Cairns
Cairns Airport: CNS
What's included
- Meals and snacks
- Water, tea and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Equipment rental
- Night dives
- Taxes (GST)
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
To be paid in advance or onboardOptional Extras
- Single supplement
- Alcoholic drinks
- Soft drinks
- Diving courses
- Transfers
To be booked in advance or paid onboardHighlights
- Circular overnight tour to the Great Barrier Reef
- Cyclones of rock cod, red bass and chevron barracuda at Milln
- Visit the outer reef of Hastings, north-east from Cairns
- Lagoon snorkelling around shallow protected reefs at Upolu
- Enjoy the excellent visibility at Flynn
- Night dive is included
DAY 1:07.45am - Board the Coral Sea Dreaming08.00am - The journey to the Great Barrier Reef starts11.00am - Arrival at the first site and first water session13.00pm - Lunch14.00pm - Moving to second site for another dive and snorkelling15.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling18.00pm - Night dive after sunset20.00pm - DinnerDAY 2:06.00am - Wake up on the Reef and watch the sunrise over the Coral Sea06.30am - Breakfast07.00am - Morning dive09.30pm - Final dive of the trip10.00pm - Unstructured free time to relax in the sun or enjoy fun snorkelling11.00pm - Lunch12.00pm - Sail back to Cairns16.00pm - Arrival in CairnsSample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.Payment & cancellation terms
- More than 30 days prior to departure: free (full refund).
- 7 to 30 days prior to departure: 35% cancellation fee.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure or no show: no refunds under any circumstances, including illness, cancelled flights, etc.
Payment policyFull payment - required to secure reservation.Cancellation policySpecial offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.Available
2025
2026
2027
Cabins
Quad cabin
Bunk beds4 peopleShareableTwin bed cabin
Bunk beds2 peopleShareablePrivate cabin
Double bed2 peopleNon shareable
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.